The Prince of Port-of Spain, former West Indies captain and legendaru batting maestro Brian Charkes Lara, is now back right where he rightfully belongs! Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently announced that Lara, has agreed to henceforth provide his most valuable assistance to West Indies cricket as a Performance Mentor. Lara will be working across all international Teams and with input into the West Indies Academy.
Brian Lara Back Where He Belongs!
Lara’s new role will be to support the various Head Coaches in providing players with tactical advice and improving their game sense, as well as working closely with the Director of Cricket on ICC World Cup Tournament strategic planning.
Jimmy Adams, CWI Director of Cricket commented as follows on the news of Lara’s appointment.
“I am really looking forward to Brian making a significant contribution to our cricket system by providing invaluable guidance and advice to our players and coaches. We are confident that Brian will help to improve our high-performance mindset and strategic culture that will bring us more success on the field across all formats. Everyone is excited to have Brian involved in supporting our players.”
Lara himself was equally upbeat: “Having spent time with the players and coaches in Australia and
in discussions with CWI, I really believe that I can help the players with their mental approach to the game and with their tactics to be more successful. I’m looking forward to joining the group in Zimbabwe and the opportunity to work with other West Indies teams later in the year.”
Lara’s first assignment will be with the West Indies Test squad. He has already joined
the Test squad in Zimbabwe where he will assist in the team’s preparations ahead
of the first Test Match in Bulawayo on 4 February
2023.